Overview
Fish Audio models support 64+ emotional expressions and voice styles that can be controlled through text markers in your input. Add natural pauses, laughter, and other human-like elements to make speech more engaging and realistic.How It Works
Simply wrap emotion tags in parentheses within your text:Complete Emotion Reference
Basic Emotions (24 expressions)
Emotion | Tag | Description | Example Context |
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Happy | (happy) | Cheerful, upbeat tone | Good news, greetings |
Sad | (sad) | Melancholic, downcast | Sympathy, bad news |
Angry | (angry) | Frustrated, aggressive | Complaints, warnings |
Excited | (excited) | Energetic, enthusiastic | Announcements, celebrations |
Calm | (calm) | Peaceful, relaxed | Instructions, meditation |
Nervous | (nervous) | Anxious, uncertain | Disclaimers, apologies |
Confident | (confident) | Assertive, self-assured | Presentations, sales |
Surprised | (surprised) | Shocked, amazed | Reactions, discoveries |
Satisfied | (satisfied) | Content, pleased | Confirmations, reviews |
Delighted | (delighted) | Very pleased, joyful | Celebrations, compliments |
Scared | (scared) | Frightened, fearful | Warnings, horror stories |
Worried | (worried) | Concerned, troubled | Concerns, questions |
Upset | (upset) | Disturbed, distressed | Complaints, problems |
Frustrated | (frustrated) | Annoyed, exasperated | Technical issues, delays |
Depressed | (depressed) | Very sad, hopeless | Serious topics |
Empathetic | (empathetic) | Understanding, caring | Support, counseling |
Embarrassed | (embarrassed) | Ashamed, awkward | Apologies, mistakes |
Disgusted | (disgusted) | Repelled, revolted | Negative reviews |
Moved | (moved) | Emotionally touched | Heartfelt moments |
Proud | (proud) | Accomplished, satisfied | Achievements, praise |
Relaxed | (relaxed) | At ease, casual | Casual conversation |
Grateful | (grateful) | Thankful, appreciative | Thanks, appreciation |
Curious | (curious) | Inquisitive, interested | Questions, exploration |
Sarcastic | (sarcastic) | Ironic, mocking | Humor, criticism |
Advanced Emotions (25 expressions)
Emotion | Tag | Description | Example Context |
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Disdainful | (disdainful) | Contemptuous, scornful | Criticism, rejection |
Unhappy | (unhappy) | Discontent, dissatisfied | Complaints, feedback |
Anxious | (anxious) | Very worried, uneasy | Urgent matters |
Hysterical | (hysterical) | Uncontrollably emotional | Extreme reactions |
Indifferent | (indifferent) | Uncaring, neutral | Neutral responses |
Uncertain | (uncertain) | Doubtful, unsure | Speculation, questions |
Doubtful | (doubtful) | Skeptical, questioning | Disbelief, questioning |
Confused | (confused) | Puzzled, perplexed | Clarification requests |
Disappointed | (disappointed) | Let down, dissatisfied | Unmet expectations |
Regretful | (regretful) | Sorry, remorseful | Apologies, mistakes |
Guilty | (guilty) | Culpable, responsible | Confessions, apologies |
Ashamed | (ashamed) | Deeply embarrassed | Serious mistakes |
Jealous | (jealous) | Envious, resentful | Comparisons |
Envious | (envious) | Wanting what others have | Admiration with desire |
Hopeful | (hopeful) | Optimistic about future | Future plans |
Optimistic | (optimistic) | Positive outlook | Encouragement |
Pessimistic | (pessimistic) | Negative outlook | Warnings, doubts |
Nostalgic | (nostalgic) | Longing for the past | Memories, stories |
Lonely | (lonely) | Isolated, alone | Emotional content |
Bored | (bored) | Uninterested, weary | Disinterest |
Contemptuous | (contemptuous) | Showing contempt | Strong criticism |
Sympathetic | (sympathetic) | Showing sympathy | Condolences |
Compassionate | (compassionate) | Showing deep care | Support, help |
Determined | (determined) | Resolved, decided | Goals, commitments |
Resigned | (resigned) | Accepting defeat | Giving up, acceptance |
Tone Markers (5 expressions)
Control volume and intensity:Tone | Tag | Description | When to Use |
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Hurried | (in a hurry tone) | Rushed, urgent | Time-sensitive information |
Shouting | (shouting) | Loud, calling out | Getting attention |
Screaming | (screaming) | Very loud, panicked | Emergencies, fear |
Whispering | (whispering) | Very soft, secretive | Secrets, quiet scenes |
Soft | (soft tone) | Gentle, quiet | Comfort, lullabies |
Audio Effects (10 expressions)
Add natural human sounds:Effect | Tag | Description | Suggested Text |
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Laughing | (laughing) | Full laughter | Ha, ha, ha |
Chuckling | (chuckling) | Light laugh | Heh, heh |
Sobbing | (sobbing) | Crying heavily | (optional) |
Crying Loudly | (crying loudly) | Intense crying | (optional) |
Sighing | (sighing) | Exhale of relief/frustration | sigh |
Groaning | (groaning) | Sound of frustration | ugh |
Panting | (panting) | Out of breath | huff, puff |
Gasping | (gasping) | Sharp intake of breath | gasp |
Yawning | (yawning) | Tired sound | yawn |
Snoring | (snoring) | Sleep sound | zzz |
Special Effects
Additional markers for atmosphere and context:Effect | Tag | Description |
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Audience Laughter | (audience laughing) | Crowd laughing sound |
Background Laughter | (background laughter) | Ambient laughter |
Crowd Laughter | (crowd laughing) | Large group laughing |
Short Pause | (break) | Brief pause in speech |
Long Pause | (long-break) | Extended pause in speech |
Usage Guidelines
Placement Rules
For English and Most Languages:- Emotion tags MUST go at the beginning of sentences
- Tone controls can go anywhere in the text
- Sound effects can go anywhere in the text
Combining Effects
You can layer multiple emotions for complex expressions:Sequential Emotions
Change emotions throughout your text:Advanced Techniques
Emotion Transitions
Create natural emotional progressions:Background Effects
Add atmospheric sounds:Intensity Modifiers
Fine-tune emotional intensity with descriptive modifiers:Language Support
All 30+ supported languages can use emotion markers:- English, Spanish, French, German: Emotions must be at sentence start
- Chinese, Japanese, Korean: More flexible placement allowed
- Arabic, Hebrew: Right-to-left text considerations apply
Best Practices
Do’s
- Use one primary emotion per sentence
- Test different emotion combinations
- Match emotions to context logically
- Add appropriate text after sound effects (e.g., “Ha ha” after laughing)
- Use natural expressions when possible
- Space out emotional changes for realism
Don’ts
- Don’t overuse emotion tags in short text
- Don’t mix conflicting emotions
- Don’t create custom tags - use only supported ones
- Don’t forget parentheses
- Don’t place emotion tags mid-sentence in English
Common Use Cases
Customer Service
Storytelling
Educational Content
Marketing & Sales
Troubleshooting
Emotion Not Working?
- Check placement - Emotions must be at the beginning of sentences for English
- Verify spelling - Tags must match exactly as listed
- Include parentheses - Tags must be wrapped in parentheses
Unnatural Sound?
- Space out emotional changes
- Use appropriate intensity
- Test with different voices
- Add context text after sound effects
Performance Notes
- Emotion markers don’t count toward token limits
- No additional latency for emotion processing
- All emotions available on all pricing tiers
- Maximum of 3 combined emotions per sentence recommended
Quick Reference Tables
Emotion Intensity Scale
Base Emotion | Mild | Moderate | Intense |
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Happy | satisfied | happy | delighted |
Sad | disappointed | sad | depressed |
Angry | frustrated | angry | furious |
Scared | nervous | scared | terrified |
Excited | interested | excited | ecstatic |
Common Combinations
Scenario | Emotion Combo | Example |
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Whispered Secret | (mysterious)(whispering) | “I have something to tell you…” |
Angry Shout | (angry)(shouting) | “Stop right there!” |
Sad Sigh | (sad)(sighing) | “I wish things were different. Sigh.” |
Excited Laugh | (excited)(laughing) | “We did it! Ha ha!” |
Nervous Question | (nervous)(uncertain) | “Are you sure about this?” |
See Also
- Emotion Reference Guide - Complete emotion list with examples
- API Reference - Implementation details
- Text-to-Speech Best Practices